Post-Operative Care for Labiaplasty
A labiaplasty is a surgical procedure performed chiefly for aesthetic reasons. Following a labiaplasty, there is no standard of care since different clinics and spas […]
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Pheochromocytoma Diagnosis
Pheochromocytoma is a catecholamine-producing tumor that originates from chromaffin cells of the adrenergic system, most commonly in the adrenal medulla. There are two main steps […]
Read moreAlport Syndrome Genetics and Inheritance
Alport syndrome is a condition that develops due to mutations in three different genes – COL4A3, COL4A4 and COL4A5. The reason that the syndrome has […]
Read moreTypes of Combined Birth Control Pills
The combined birth control pill uses synthetic hormones akin to the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. The chemicals manipulate the ovulation cycle, as well […]
Read moreSigns and Risk Factors for Eye Disease
Glaucoma Glaucoma is the second greatest factor leading to permanent blindness in the United States. The aqueous humor is a water-like fluid that occupies the […]
Read morePreventing Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is a sight-threatening disorder. It comprises the separation of the retina from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). The RPE is a layer […]
Read moreCauses and Risk Factors of Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)
Causes of GVHD Graft Versus Host Disease (GVDH) is a serious condition that may arise in a patient following an allogeneic transplant. Between 20% to […]
Read moreMalignant Melanoma
By Jeyashree Sundaram (MBA) Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes. In the UK, about 15,000 individuals are diagnosed […]
Read moreHangover Symptoms
“Hangover” is the term used to describe the group of symptoms that occur after having drunk too much alcohol. In most cases, the more alcohol […]
Read moreGlomerular Injury
Glomeruli are at the heart of renal function, and yet are only part of an intact nephron. They are of irreplaceable value in maintaining homeostasis. […]
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